Decoction of Ophiopogon to Clear the Lungs，From *Collected Medical Formulas* (Vol. 9), citing *Divine and Ingenious Formulas for Complete Healing*.，Excess qi in the lungs, chest distress and fullness, coughing and shortness of breath, and qi stagnation in the large intestine.
Decoction of Ophiopogon to Clear the Lungs
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Formulas Name : Decoction of Ophiopogon to Clear the Lungs
Chinese Name : 泻肺麦门冬煎
Drug Formulation
Ophiopogon tuber (core removed) 2 liang, Prunus mume seeds (skin and tip removed, stir-fried) 2 liang, Rheum officinale (stir-fried) 2 liang, Apricot kernels (skin and tip removed, finely ground) 1 liang, Citrus aurantium peel (pith removed, stir-fried with bran) 1 liang, Fritillaria bulb (processed) 1 liang, fresh Rehmannia root juice 3 he, Arctium lappa root juice 2 he.
Source
From *Collected Medical Formulas* (Vol. 9), citing *Divine and Ingenious Formulas for Complete Healing*.
Processing
Grind the above ingredients into a powder.
Benefits
Excess qi in the lungs, chest distress and fullness, coughing and shortness of breath, and qi stagnation in the large intestine.
Instructions for Use
Combine 4 liang of honey and 2 liang of clarified butter with the two aforementioned juices in a silver pot. Add the powdered herbs, stir until uniform, and simmer over low heat until it forms a paste. Store in a porcelain container. Take 1 teaspoon per dose, mixed with plain congee broth, at any time of day.
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Terminology Proofreading: [Cheng Bo] | August 31, 2026 Reviewed by: [Wang Zhongxiang, Associate Chief TCM Physician (China)] | August 31, 2026
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Decoction of Ophiopogon to Clear the Lungs,Excess qi in the lungs, chest distress and fullness, coughing and shortness of breath, and qi stagnation in the large intestine.